Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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