Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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