Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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