Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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