Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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