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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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