Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free 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 many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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