Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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