Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month 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 institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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