Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)