Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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