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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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