Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers 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 different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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