Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy 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 institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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