Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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