Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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