Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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