Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources