Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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