Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting 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 considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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