Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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