Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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