Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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