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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education