Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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