Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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