Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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