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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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