Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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