Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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