Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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