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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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