Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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