Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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