Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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