Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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