Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and 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 educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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