Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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