Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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