Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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