Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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