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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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