Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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