Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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