Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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