Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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