Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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