Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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