Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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