Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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