Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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