Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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