Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment 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 low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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