Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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