Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers 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 business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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