Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers 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 business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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