Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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