Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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