Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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