Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers 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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