Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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