Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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