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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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