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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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