Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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