Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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