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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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