Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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