Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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