Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education