Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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