Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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