Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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