Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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