Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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