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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book