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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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