Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera 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 manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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