Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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