Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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