Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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