Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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