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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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