Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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