Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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