Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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