Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key 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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