Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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