Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate 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. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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