Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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