Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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