Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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