Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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