Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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