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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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