Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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