Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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