Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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