Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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