Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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