Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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