Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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