Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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