Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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