Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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