Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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