Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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