Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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