Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open 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 institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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