Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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