Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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