Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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