Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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