Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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