Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors 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 business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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