Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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