Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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