Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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