Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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