Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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