Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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