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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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