Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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