Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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