Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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