Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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