Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa 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 educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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