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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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