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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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