Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach 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 institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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