Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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