Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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