Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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