Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively 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 teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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