Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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