Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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