Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive 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 educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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