Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed 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 UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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