Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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