Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena 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 manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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