Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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