Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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