Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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