Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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