Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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