Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment 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 handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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