Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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