Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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