Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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