Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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