Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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