Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online 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 deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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