Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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