Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach 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 Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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