Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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