Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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