Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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