Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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