Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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