Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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