Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University 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 deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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