Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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