Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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