Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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