Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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