Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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