Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and 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 handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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