Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed 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 institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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