Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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