Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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