Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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