Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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