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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online 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 we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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