Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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