Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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