Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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