Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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