Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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