Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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