Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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