Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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