Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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