Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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