Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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