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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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