Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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