Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively 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 handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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