Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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