Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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