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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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