Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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