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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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