Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners 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 business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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