Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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