Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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