Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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