Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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