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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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