Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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