Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC 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 Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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