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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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