Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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