Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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