Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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