Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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