Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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