Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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