Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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