Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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