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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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