Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online 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 educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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