Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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