Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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