Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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