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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new 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 researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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