Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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