Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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