Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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