Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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