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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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