Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively 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 participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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