Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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