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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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