Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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