Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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