Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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