Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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