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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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