Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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