Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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