Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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