Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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