Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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