Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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