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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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