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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses