Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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