Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach 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 Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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