Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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