Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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