Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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