Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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