Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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