Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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