Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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