Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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