Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Books