Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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