Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? 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 educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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