Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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