Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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