Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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