Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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