Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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