Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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