Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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