Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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