Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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