Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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