Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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