Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive 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 organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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