Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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