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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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