Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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