Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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