Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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