Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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