Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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