Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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