Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world 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 MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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