Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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