Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and 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 educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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