Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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