Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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