Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia 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 educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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