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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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