Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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