Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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