Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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