Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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