Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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