Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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