Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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