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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and 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 we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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