Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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