Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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