Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers 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 business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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