Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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