Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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