Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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