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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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