Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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