Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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