Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? 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 motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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