Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning 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 we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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