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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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