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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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