Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment 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 we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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