Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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