Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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