Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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