Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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