Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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