Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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