Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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