Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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