Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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