Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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