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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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