Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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