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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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