Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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