Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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