Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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