Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online 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 India to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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