Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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