Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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