Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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