Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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