Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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