Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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