Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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