Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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