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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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