Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University 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 inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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