Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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