Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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