Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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