Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)