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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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