Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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