Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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