Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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