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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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