Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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