Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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