Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC 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 educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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