Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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