Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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