Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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