Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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