Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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