Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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