Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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