Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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