Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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