Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment 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 organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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