Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes 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 Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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