Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open 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 institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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