Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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