Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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