Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This 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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