Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the 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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