Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and 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 organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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