Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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