Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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