Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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