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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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