Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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