Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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