Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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