Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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