Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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