Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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