Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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