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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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