Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not 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 several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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