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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online 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 Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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