Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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