Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators 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 MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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