Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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