Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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