Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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