Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)