Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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