Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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