Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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