Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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