Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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