Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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