Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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