Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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