Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors 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 MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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