Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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