Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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