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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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