Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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