Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors 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 business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources