Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and 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 teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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