Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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