Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach 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 organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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