Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify 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 Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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