Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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