Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors 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 different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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