Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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