Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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