Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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