Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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