Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies 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 poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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