Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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 University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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