Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach 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 organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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