Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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