Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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