Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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