Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers 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 different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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