Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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