Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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