Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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