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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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