Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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