Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative 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 stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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