Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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