Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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