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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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