Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open 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 organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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