Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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