Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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