Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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