Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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