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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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