Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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