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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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