Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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