Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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