Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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