Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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