Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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