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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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