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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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