Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important 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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