Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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