Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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