Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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