Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and 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 stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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