Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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