Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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