Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? 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 participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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