Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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