Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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