Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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