Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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