Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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