Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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