Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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