Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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