Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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