Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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