Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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