Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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