Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed 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 Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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