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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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