Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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