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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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