Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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