Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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