Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment 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 manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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