Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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