Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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