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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers 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 Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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