Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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