Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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