Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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