Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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