Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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