Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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