Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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