Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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