Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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