Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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