Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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