Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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