Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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