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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and 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 institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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