Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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