Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education