Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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