Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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