Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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