Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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