Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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