Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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