Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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