Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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