Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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