Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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