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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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