Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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