Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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