Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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