Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources