Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors 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 models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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