Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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