Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers 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 strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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