Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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