Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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