Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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