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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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