Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources