Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies 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 low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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