Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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