Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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