Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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