Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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