Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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