Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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