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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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