Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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