Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers 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 business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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