Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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