Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively 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 strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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