Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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