Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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